Maryland Prisons in Crisis | Baltimore News

Maryland’s prison system is in crisis as the AFSCME union blasts state officials for ignoring a dire staffing shortage—3,500 new officers needed—while inmate violence soars and programs collapse. Officers face double shifts and unsafe conditions, yet DPSCS claims progress, citing lower vacancies and below-average recidivism. The union calls it a cover-up, demanding real action before lives are lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c543ffdc79381c8